Most lifetime UV damage to the eyes accumulates during childhood. Toddlers are at particular risk because their crystalline lenses are significantly clearer than those of adults — allowing up to 70% more UV radiation to reach the retina — and because they spend a large proportion of their waking hours playing outside. Protecting toddlers' eyes from an early age isn't just a "nice-to-have" fashion choice; it is a meaningful, long-term reduction in their lifetime risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and other serious UV-related eye conditions.
The real practical challenge with toddler sunglasses is getting them to stay on their faces and stay in one piece. Standard kids sunglasses from mass retailers are almost always made from rigid, brittle plastic that snaps at the bridge or temples within weeks—and sometimes within days—of a toddler getting hold of them. We know that a toddler who loses their sunglasses to the ground, the swimming pool, or their own exuberant curiosity needs a frame that is engineered to survive the drop.
Roshambo toddler sunglasses are made from a proprietary flexible Italian material that bends, twists, and pulls without snapping. These frames have been put to the test by some of the most destructive toddlers in existence. To help with compliance, every pair ships with an adjustable strap that keeps the glasses secured on active little faces, even during a sprint across the playground. Our polarized lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation, providing total peace of mind. Best of all, if your toddler does somehow manage to break them, our damage replacement guarantee has them covered.
